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Lightfoot scolds rivals during testy mayoral forum for trying ‘to mansplain’ and ‘treat me like I’m some child’

The debate included many personal attacks, mainly directed toward and between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and ex-Chicago schools boss Paul Vallas. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia was in Washington for the State of the Union address.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

Beau Biden: The story of Joe Biden’s late son

The Delaware attorney general and Iraq War veteran, the president’s eldest son, died in 2015

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Kevin McCarthy shushes ‘classless’ Republican lawmakers for interrupting Biden tribute to fentanyl victim

GOP spectators including Marjorie Taylor Greene chose to heckle the President as he honoured overdose victim Courtney Griffin during his State of the Union address

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

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Who are Joe Biden’s children?

The stories of Beau, Hunter, Naomi and Ashley Biden

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Who’s who in Joe Biden’s family?

Mr Biden lost his first wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi in a car accident

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Trump headed to trial in April in NYC rape and defamation case

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is headed to trial in New York City this spring in writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit alleging he raped her and then defamed her by saying she was lying about the sexual assault, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

State of the Union address is Biden's chance to shine – and a speechwriter's burden to get voters to listen

With a speech crammed full of promises – to provide more support to veterans, protect children from online dangers and crack down on fentanyl trafficking, to list just a few – President Joe Biden laid out his administration’s priorities in the annual State of the Union address.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

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Tyre Nichols’ emotional parents stand to applaud Biden as he insists police ‘be held accountable’

The president has called on lawmakers to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Bernie Sanders commended as only lawmaker to wear a mask at the State of the Union: ‘A stud’

Mr Sanders praised for masking at the crowded, indoor event

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene shouts ‘liar’ at Biden during State of the Union after disrupting last year’s speech by heckling

Greene’s own far-right colleague suggested such an idea just days ago

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

State of the Union erupts as Biden and GOP trade barbs

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was caught on a hot mic yelling "you lie" and "liar."

Axios · Feb 8, 2023

Transcript: Biden's second State of the Union address

Transcript of President Joe Biden's second State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery and as provided by the White House:

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union

The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the president’s State of the Union address

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

In State of the Union, a feisty Biden calls for bipartisanship

WASHINGTON — In a State of the Union address that began as a bipartisan appeal, President Biden appeared combative and feisty at times as he sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

Biden pitches optimism to skeptical Americans in State of the Union address

WASHINGTON — President Biden is delivering his second State of the Union speech, and hoping to convince skeptical Americans that they are better off than they were when he took office two years ago.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

In State of the Union speech, a feisty Biden battles hecklers and calls for bipartisanship

WASHINGTON — A feisty and occasionally combative President Biden sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security in a State of the Union address that began as an appeal for bipartisanship.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Kevin McCarthy doesn’t stand or applaud as Biden condemns Jan 6 riot

McCarthy is watching his first State of the Union as Speaker of the House

Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb. 6, Murphy has issued one executive order in 2023—nine fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one new executive order from Jan. 31-Feb. 6. As of Feb 6, Hochul has issued five executive orders in 2023—one fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Mitt Romney told George Santos he doesn’t belong in Congress during tense exchange before State of the Union

‘You ought to be embarrassed’, Sen Mitt Romney appears to tell embattled Republican congressman

Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2023

Since 2000, the Republican Party’s share of seats won exceeded its national vote share in 11 of 12 U.S. House of Representatives elections

Since 2000, the Republican Party’s share of seats won exceeded its national vote share in 11 of 12 U.S. House of Representatives elections. The only election where the Republican Party won fewer U.S. House districts relative to its national vote share was in 2008.

Axios · Feb 8, 2023

Biden ribs GOP lawmakers during SOTU: "I'll see you at the groundbreaking"

Biden made unity the focal point of his address, but not without some levity.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

State of the Union: Read Joe Biden’s full address

Read President Biden’s full State of the Union address

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023

State of Union: US is ‘unbowed, unbroken’, Joe Biden says

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday night that if China threatens US sovereignty, US will act to protect the country.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Panel: Improve Georgia elections oversight but don’t take over Fulton County

MACON, Ga. — If there’s ever another elections takeover attempt in Georgia, it should be run better than the prolonged and unfunded investigation that targeted Fulton County, state officials said Tuesday.

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